Thread: C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

Really hoping I can do it tonight. I think it's cos I've not been sleeping much recently. Maybe don't have the energy? Really do wanna run though cos I actually feel I have accomplished something when I finish running and am sweating and tired. Felt lazy on the bike! But glad I didn't just get changed and go home

I'm just copying exactly what you said to me last week Bostik & you were dead right!

'You'll be absolutely fine :-) '

Originally Posted by Bostik

Really hoping I can do it tonight. I think it's cos I've not been sleeping much recently. Maybe don't have the energy? Really do wanna run though cos I actually feel I have accomplished something when I finish running and am sweating and tired. Felt lazy on the bike! But glad I didn't just get changed and go home

Bostik sweetie, you're building this up to be a big thing in your head - sometimes you just have an off day! Be proud of the fact that you didn't just give up and go home - you got on a bike, not lazy at all!

Thinking of you tonight. I'm sure you'll be fine!

Dx

Happened again. But this time I made sure I ran 10 mins before I stopped. Think I am just bored of running! Cos it's not that I can't do it cos I've done a 20 minute run before. I just sorta find it a long period of time if you get me? Just running and listening to my music or whatever. Done the 5 minute walk, ran 10 minutes, 5 minute cool down walk and then got on the stepper and bike for a bit. Gonna keep trying though. And do at least 10 minutes each time. Hopefully, I'll get back into it just by keeping on having a go

Would you maybe think about running outside if you're bored Bostik? There'd probably be more to distract you & you could change your route every so often.

Hi guys just reading over your last few messages.

Bostik - you should enjoy running. You are over thinking it. I think we've all been there. It shouldn't be a chore but we do all get off days. Unfortunately that off day will turn into a lot more if you start with a more negative attitude. At the start of your run tell yourself that you can do it and you will do it. If things start getting difficult remind yourself of why you're doing it, and what you have already achieved. Run through the barrier and come out the other side with a smile on your face.

Someone suggested running outdoors instead of on the treadmill.......that's not such a bad idea.

Everyone's doing sooooo well. Celebrate all your goals no matter how small they seem! I will also admit I'm jealous of you all out there running............I've been ill for almost a week now and not made it for a run. Missing it but know there isn't a chance I'd manage one..........only just got the energy to move my backside from bed to the sofa!!xx

Yeah running outside is soooooo much better....... Good advice x

Originally Posted by Bostik

Happened again. But this time I made sure I ran 10 mins before I stopped. Think I am just bored of running! Cos it's not that I can't do it cos I've done a 20 minute run before. I just sorta find it a long period of time if you get me? Just running and listening to my music or whatever. Done the 5 minute walk, ran 10 minutes, 5 minute cool down walk and then got on the stepper and bike for a bit. Gonna keep trying though. And do at least 10 minutes each time. Hopefully, I'll get back into it just by keeping on having a go

I agree with Sinead, I have to say that I can understand the boredom thing with the treadmill. I've always run outside; just tried a treadmill once on a free gym taster session and 5 mins (which to be fair was all I could manage at that time) seemed much longer than it does outside - even watching Pointless on the treadmill TV

Don't give up sweetie - I'm sure it's a boredom thing rather than physical ability. Have you tried listening to the NHS podcasts rather than just timing? I found Laura kept me focussed.

Dx

Had another go today as my knee was feeling better after an hours pilates class and it seemed to go ok.

Thanks for all the advice guys I do it in the evening so running outside isn't really an option. I'm gonna just keep giving it a go. Like I went in there thinking I know I can do this. I've done 20 mins before in a row. 5 more is nothing. So just do it. You know you can. Still didn't get through it.

I really do think it is a boredom thing. Cos I had the energy to go straight on the stepper after it when I hate that evil machine lol. I much prefer putting a lot of effort into something for a short period of time I think. I love all my kettlebell and lifting workouts cos they're hard but keep changing. Running is very repetitive. But I love how much I sweat cos of the effort I have to put in to running. Not giving up. Gonna keep trying, even if it takes me the whole year to do a 30 min run Friday is my next run

Have just come back from wk 6 d2. Planning on week 6 d3 this weekend, hoping it goes ok.

I am running outside and am doing at least one of the runs in the evening Bostik. Don't know where you live but I have bought myself an attack alarm which goes round my neck, I run round a residential estate where there are lots of houses with lights on and reasonable street lighting. I just put 'Laura' in one ear so that I am more aware of noises around me. Have felt very safe so far.

Is that something you would consider doing to overcome the boredom? I know a treadmill would drive me insane, I get bored really easily! I have to do a different route every session to keep my interest!!! Even then, I am being nosey, looking at peoples houses/ cars gardens etc as I go by!!!!!!

Ooh good luck for day 3 hun You'll do amazing

Nah, wouldn't run outside at the moment round here. There's been some theft and stuff going on. My mum used to go for a walk out every evening until recently when she joined the gym I go to instead cos it would be safer!

Sorry, my edit button doesn't show for some reason. But running again tonight Just gonna see how long I can keep going for

Hey girls.... wouldn't normally do this but if you can spare a few pounds..... Me....5k??? Yikes!!!

Its for a good cause!!!

Davina Fitzpatrick is fundraising for Cancer Research UK

XXX

That's brilliant! Saved the link and will do when I've got my card on me!